Google Pixel Storage Size and Price Comparison

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If you're considering buying a Google Pixel, one of the key factors to think about is storage size. The Google Pixel has a range of storage options, from 32GB to 256GB.

The prices for the Google Pixel vary depending on the storage size. The 32GB model starts at $599, the 64GB model starts at $649, the 128GB model starts at $749, and the 256GB model starts at $849.

These prices are based on the standard model, without any additional features like a larger screen or more cameras.

Google Pixel Storage Options

The Google Pixel series offers a range of storage options to suit different needs. The Pixel 7 comes in 128GB and 256GB options, priced at $599 and $699 respectively.

If you're looking for more storage, the Pixel 7 Pro is available in three options: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The 128GB version costs $899, while the 256GB option is priced at $999.

The 512GB Pixel 7 Pro is the top-end variant, but it's pricey at $1,099. Unfortunately, there's no 1TB option available like on the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Unfortunately, the Pixel 7 series doesn't feature an SD card slot, which means there's no way to expand the available storage.

Pricing and Capacity

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Storage size affects the price of the Pixel 6, with more storage options costing more. In October 2024, the average sale price for the 128 GB option was $166, while the 256 GB option was $197.

The Pixel 6 offers two storage options: 128 GB and 256 GB. The most popular option is 128 GB, chosen by 90% of buyers on Swappa. This is likely due to the relatively affordable price and sufficient storage capacity for most users.

The Pixel 6 can hold a significant amount of data, including 48,200 photos, 1,205 minutes of video, and 25,104 songs. However, users who need more storage can consider purchasing a Google One subscription, which offers various storage plans starting at 100 GB for $2 per month.

Extra Fees Apply

Pixel 7 users will have to pay extra for storage beyond the initial capacity, as Google offers paid cloud storage via Google One.

The good news is that Google One provides a range of storage options, starting at 100GB for just $2 per month.

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Google One plans go up to 30TB of storage for $149.99 per month, with various options in between, including 200GB for $3 per month and 2TB for $10 per month.

Users can also share their plan with up to five family members, but their photos will only be accessible to them.

The most popular storage option for Pixel 6 buyers is 128GB, chosen by 90% of buyers on Swappa, but it's unclear if this is also the case for Pixel 7 users.

How Size Affects Price

More storage generally means a higher price for the Pixel 6, with the 256 GB option costing $197 compared to the 128 GB option's average sale price of $166.

In October 2024, the prices for the 128 GB and 256 GB options were $166 and $197 respectively, showing a clear trend of increased cost with more storage.

The Pixel 6 is available in 2 storage options: 128GB and 256GB, with the latter being a new option introduced by Google.

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For users who need more storage, Google offers paid cloud storage via Google One, with plans starting at $2 per month for 100GB.

The prices for Google One plans range from $2 per month for 100GB to $149.99 per month for 30TB of storage, providing flexibility for users with varying storage needs.

Google One plans also offer Google Store cashback rewards for all plans except the base 100GB plan.

A unique perspective: Google Photo Storage Plans

2/XL

The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have a unique backup feature called "Storage Saver" that offers unlimited storage. This means you can backup your photos without worrying about running out of space.

Original quality backups for the Pixel 2 series ended in January 2021. However, the "Storage Saver" feature remains unlimited, compressing pictures to free up space.

The "Storage Saver" feature will continue to work until the phone's storage is fully depleted.

For more insights, see: Google Online Storage Backup

Storage Capacity

The Google Pixel 6 has some impressive storage capacity. You can store at least 48,200 JPG photos at standard resolution and compression.

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If you're a music lover, the Pixel 6 can hold around 25,104 songs using high quality lossy compression, or about 7,088 songs using lossless compression.

Here's a breakdown of the Pixel 6's storage capacity:

The Pixel 6's storage capacity is impressive, but it's worth noting that video bitrate and music file sizes can vary depending on resolution, frame rate, compression level, and other factors.

File Capacity

The Pixel 6 can store a lot of files, but how many exactly? Well, the 256GB model can hold at least 48,200 JPG photos, which is a lot of memories.

The Pixel 6 can also store a significant amount of video, with the 256GB model holding at least 1,205 minutes of 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second. That's equivalent to about 20 hours of video.

If you prefer to film in 4K, the 256GB model can store at least 482 minutes of UHD video at 30 frames per second.

Consider reading: Google Play Store Storage

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In terms of music, the 256GB model can store around 25,104 songs using high quality lossy compression (320 kbps MP3 or AAC), or around 7,088 songs using lossless compression (FLAC).

Here's a breakdown of the storage capacity for each model:

Overall, the Pixel 6 has a lot of storage capacity, making it a great option for those who need to store a lot of files.

3a, 4/XL, 4a/5G, 5

For Google Pixel 3a, 4/XL, 4a/5G, and 5 users, there's a perk that can save you some storage space. Google offers unlimited backups of compressed photos for free.

These compressed photos are taken at up to 16MP and are significantly smaller in size, usually around 1-2MB each. This means you can store more photos without running out of space.

The free storage tier is called "Storage Saver" and it's available for the life of the device.

Managing Storage

You've got a Google Pixel and you're wondering about storage? Don't worry, you've got 15 GB of storage shared across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos.

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Each Google Account includes 15 GB of storage, which is a decent amount, but it can fill up quickly if you're backing up a lot of photos and videos. If you have a Pixel 5 or earlier, you receive unlimited storage for photos and videos backed up from your device at no charge.

Any photos or videos backed up in High quality or Express quality before June 1, 2021 don't count toward your Google Account storage, which is a nice perk. However, photos and videos backed up in Original quality count toward your Google Account storage.

You can use the storage management tool to know how much storage space you have left, clean up storage, and get more storage. Specifically, you can find out how much storage you have left, estimate how long your storage may last based on how often you back up items to your Google Account, review items that count toward your storage that you might want to delete, and buy more storage with a Google One plan (where available).

Here are some things to keep in mind when using the storage management tool:

  • Estimate how long your storage may last based on how often you back up items to your Google Account.
  • Review items that count toward your storage that you might want to delete, like blurry photos, screenshots, and large videos.
  • Buy more storage with a Google One plan (where available).

An estimate of how long your storage may last may not be available if you haven't consistently backed up content over the past few months, you're close to your storage limit, your account is provided through work, school, family, or another group, or you're out of storage.

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